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The Salt
Ukrainian Comfort Dish Chicken Kiev Claims French Parentage
January 30, 2013 The dish that got its start in France and gained its popularity in America is dying out in its namesake city. Ukrainian chefs say only they make the real deal and are trying to save chicken Kiev, even as urban dwellers turn to exotic foreign cuisine like pizza.
The Two-Way
Take That! How To Solve Legislative Difficulties, The Ukrainian Way
December 13, 2012 Ukraine's parliament is the site of two days of brawling, triggered by opposition deputies who oppose some political nominations. It's not the first time this has happened.
Blog Of The Nation
Life, Thriving In The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
February 23, 2011 Earlier this year, Ukraine opened up the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone to tourists. Henry Shukman went, and managed to experience the zone beyond the official tour. He found lush forests and happy people, but also, wildlife with unstable DNA.
The Two-Way
Ringing Crocodile Sick From Cell Phone
January 21, 2011 A visitor to an aquarium in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, was leaning over to snap a picture of Gena the crocodile when the camera-phone she was using slipped out of her hands. It was then swallowed, by the reptile.
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There Must Be A Petty Bureaucrat To Blame For This!
May 19, 2010 Ukrainian president gets attacked by a hilarious wreath during ceremony with Russian counterpart.